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Course code: RRSN10290f14
Semester: 2014/2015 summer
Name: Computer-based decision support system in agriculture
Major: Agriculture
Study Type: first cycle
Course type: optional
Study Semester: 6
ECTS points: 2
Hours (Lectures / Tutorials / Other): 9 / 9 / 0
Lecturer: dr inż. Piotr Kuc
Language of instruction: Polish


Learning outcomes: Knowledge: Student acquires knowledge of history, types and operating of support systems in agriculture. Student knows basic computer tools. Student explains the role of decision support systems in modern agriculture. Student associates and describes Internet tools and computer programmes supporting farm activities. Skills: Student uses individual decision support systems to take optimal activities both during threat caused by agrophages and in investment activities.

Competences: Student appreciates the relevance of unceasing training and self-improvement. Student is responsible for equipment. Student is able to work independently and cooperate in team playing varying roles, understand the social importance of prevention in plant protection.

Prerequisites: Principles of crop (field) production.

Course content: Modern computer technologies connected with decision support systems in agriculture. Advisory programmes, decision support systems in selected tillage practices, Internet decision support system for plant protection and agrophages signalling system. Programming of technology in farms, supporting of filling up applications.

Recommended literature: 1. Systemy wspomagania decyzji. A. M. Kwiatkowska. Wydawnictwo Naukowe PWN/MIKOM, Warszawa 2007 2. Windows 7 PL. Kurs. D. Mendrala, M. Szeliga. Helion 2010.

Assessment methods: Knowledge: written exam Skills: the assessment of solution of problem based on decision support system Personal and social competences: individual work and in team, discussion during classes.

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